18 of the best Australian skincare products for men

Aesop suncare duet
Apply the SPF 50 to prevent any sunburn as you’re listening to the traditional countdown. Then use the body gel to cool off later that night. Hot tip: store it in the fridge for extra cooling. Price: $73. Get it at www.aesop.com. Photo: Supplied

LQD Face Calm
One of the best secret weapons you can have in your cabinet, packed full of antioxidants, anti-irritants, anti-inflammatories and vitamins help sooth skin post-shaving to quickly remove any irritation and redness. Price: $50. Get some at www.lqd.com.au. Photo: Supplied

Bondi Sands Tanning foam
A safer alternative to roasting yourself in the sun, this brand new tanning formula is made specifically for male skin. Price: $17.95. Photo: Supplied

Sodashi Clean Skin Cleanser and Shaving Emulsion
Wash away the day’s grime and prep the whiskers for shaving at the same time. Who doesn’t like efficient streamlining? Price: $79.20. Get it from www.sodashi.com.au. Photo: Supplied

LQD Eye Restore
The skin around your eyes can be the first area to show fatigue and age. Dab some of this on in the morning to help reduce dark circles and puffiness. Price: $95. Get it at www.lqd.com.au. Photo: Supplied

Aesop Amazing Face Cleanser
Because men’s skin tends to be oiler than women’s we often need a more heavy-duty cleaner. Get rid of any excess with this low-foaming wash from Aesop that won’t dry your face out at the same time. Price: $50. Get it at www.aesop.com. Photo: Supplied

Ultraceuticals Ultra C+ Firming Serum
Put this on just before bed and wake up a new man. This wonder serum helps maintain skin firmness and smooth out fine wrinkles. Price: $110. Get some at www.ultraceuticals.com. Photo: Supplied

Hunter cleansing face scrub
A two-in-one daily cleanser that helps get rid of impurities and dirt from the daily grind. It contains a natural sugarcane to effortlessly shed dead surface skin and native macrobiotic sea minerals. Price: $39. Get it from www.hunterlab.com.au. Photo: Supplied

Grown Alchemist Age Repair Gel Mask
A Sunday saviour, hide the evidence of an indulgent weekend with this lightweight mask that restores elasticity and hydrates from the outside in. You’ll be Monday ready in no time. Price: $79.95. Get some from www.grownalchemist.com. Photo: Supplied

Vitaman face scrub
Give yourself a weekly polish with this natural scrub. Use it before shaving to lift up any whiskers and slough off dead skin to help prevent cuts or irritation. Price: $35. Get some from www.vitaman.com.au. Photo: Supplied

Gentleman’s Brand Co. Face serum
Get a little too much sun? Slather this on at night to help reduce any redness. Made with organic aloe vera for skin protection and repair, this natural serum rebalances skin sensitivity and dryness. Price: $32. Get it at www.gentlemansbrand.co. Photo: Supplied

Sodashi Skin Karma aftershave and face mist
If you’re a man of little time and minimal fuss, this is for you - after you shave, spray and go. Essential oils hydrate and repair the skin with the added benefit of smelling top-notch. Price: $63.80. Get it at www.sodashi.com.au. Photo: Supplied

Morning wood beard oil
Snide jokes aside, this smells a treat. Rub a few drops into your beard to keep it soft and manageable. Price: $34. Get it from www.thegroomedmanco.com. Photo: Supplied

No Pong deoderant
Finally, a natural deodorant that actually works with the added benefit of not staining the armpits of your shirts. A summer miracle. Price: $5.95. Get it at www.nopong.com. Photo: Supplied

Vitaman Toner
Alcohol-free and pH balanced, Vitaman’s toner helps remove excess oil while providing additional nutrients to your mug. Use after cleansing and before moisturising or as a middle-of-the-day mop up. Price: $25. Get it at www.vitaman.com.au. Photo: Supplied

A true Aussie summer comes with some strict traditions: kicking back with a (local) brew, weekend barbecues with mates, swatting away armies of mozzies and of course endless days spent at the local beach or pool.

What could be more Australian than that?

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Possibly forgetting to slap on some sunscreen as you soak up your entire stock of Vitamin D for the week and subsequently shed skin like a red-belly black snake for the next fortnight. That's true blue. But spare a thought as to what kind of long-term damage you're doing in the process.

Good skincare goes beyond just a splash of water on the face in the morning. Photo: iStock

A slow movement

Once upon a time, men didn't put much stock into skincare beyond washing their face and slapping on some post-shave balm picked up from the supermarket. Maybe a smear of zinc if you were into sport. But if the boom in brands targeting male grooming is anything to go by, we're becoming a vain bunch.

Which, if you ask me, is a good thing.

The benefits of a little vanity

Think of it this way: you wouldn't go to a job interview with an unironed shirt. So why would you let premature aging turn your face into a map of unnecessary wrinkles?

Picking out some key products to keep your skin looking healthy isn't a challenge to your manhood. It's simply an extension of maintaining good presentation.

Moisturising, exfoliating and even treating yourself to the odd facial can do wonders for turning back the clock on premature ageing.

Do yourself a favour

But beyond the desire to maintain a mid-30s visage as long as possible, there's also the more serious nature of the big "C" to consider.

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Having lost a brother to melanoma last year, the reality of not wearing sunscreen has become a lot more personal and visceral: there are consequences to not taking care of your skin beyond the advanced aging aspects.

Australian made

Of course, not all moisturisers are the same. Just as not all skin types are the same.

Finding the right one for you should be a mixture of knowing what your requirements are – dry skin? Tired looking skin? Or plain old average wear and tear? – and treating that.

Regular maintenance can help prevent looking older than you are Photo: Supplied

Combining a mixture of lab-proven results and natural ingredients, some of the best skincare products are owned and made right here in Australia. Western Australia-based brand Sodashi has become a cult favourite among luxury boutiques and day spas with a range tailor made for men's skin.

And Sydney-based range LQD has become one of the leading skincare brands for men, catering to specific male grooming needs. Their Calm product is a must-have for anyone who gets irritation from shaving.

Check out the gallery above for the best Aussie skincare brands to beat the burn this summer.